The question is does your cat need winter boots? Well, if you live in cold climates and your cat goes outside, he may be able to benefit from winter boots. The problem is that cats have such an independent nature, and their claws are so much a part of the way they sense things that it may be difficult to get the cat to become accustomed to the winter boots.

To fix this, I went to the local heating contractor, and had him make a small metal three-sided box about twelve inches high that I pop-riveted to the plastic litterbox so the sides of the litterbox are now eight inches higher than they were before (the litterbox itself is four inches high). I left the front open. Problem solved.

He was very afraid at first, but gradually he came around and now is a totally trusting, very fine fellow, who not only tolerates the female, but actually comes to greet my friends and family when they visit. He is at my bedside every morning, pawing at my arm until I give him a head-scratch and some loving.

I heard a story from a friend who works in the local supermarket. Seems an older lady came into the store and complained that her cats just won't eat the cat food that she purchased for them, and wanted her money back. You guessed it. She bought cat litter, not cat food. The store gave the old dear a couple of large bags of the proper cat food 'On the House'! I thought that was good of them.

If you have a pet rabbit and make him live outside, know that you should not be keeping your pet outdoors. Rabbits are exposed to a lot of dangers and hazards and have an advantage to be kept indoors most of the time. There are a variety of reasons why and I will elaborate 5 good ones.

So I'll just discuss the clumping type.

Shedding is a normal event in every cat's life and cat owners should accept this fact. Through shedding cats replenish their fur and maintain it in a good condition.

So the white cat had the run of the upstairs, and the tabby was relegated to the downstairs. This wasn't so bad, as the recreation room was downstairs, and it was there that my son and his wife spent most evenings. So the little cat had lots of loving human companionship.

There are certain pros and cons to having cats wear winter boots. It's true that when there is snow and ice outside, your pets paws can freeze and the snow can pack in between it's toes, and if there is salt out on the driveways then he can track that salt into the house and onto your carpets. But if you use winter boots on a cat and let him go outside unsupervised you are also taking away his defenses, because a cat uses his claws to defend himself against other animals, and when he has boots on, well, he just isn't able to use those claws as well.

Pet clothes, including pet clothes for cats is becoming quite popular, and a number of different pet stores and pet accessory shops offer different types of clothing including in some cases, winter boots for cats.

If shedding continues throughout the year and is significant, the cat may have food or dust allergy. In some cases then the cat becomes sick from excessive hair ball, vets recommend that the cat is shaves three or four times a year. However, you should consult your veterinarian before you do something, because he will tell you what the problem is and how to solve it.

When I heard this, I figured he would fit right in as company for my little cat, and, after all, I'm an old dude like his previous master.